Palermo vs Bari: Prediction, Head-to-Head, Odds & Stats (Fri, 19 Sep '25)

In the not-so-serene Renzo Barbera Stadium, located right in the spaghetti-swirling hub of Italy, a football clash of titanic proportions will unfold on Friday, 19th September '25. Prepare your finest pair of binoculars, for the gladiators in question are none other than Palermo and Bari. With three recent head-to-head duels, Palermo has twirled away with two wins, leaving Bari with just one victory. Zero draws? Talk about commitment to keeping things interesting!

In their last encounter, Bari hosted the party on Friday, 11th April '25, and snuck away with a thrilling 2-1 win. But wait—before you yell "déjà vu," remember that the football gods have a wicked sense of humor. Entering this match, Palermo paraded in after a 2-0 tango victory over Südtirol, while Bari, with all the enthusiasm of a deflated beach ball, nursed a 0-3 tumble against Modena. Palermo twirls at a glorious 3rd position in the domestic league, while Bari languishes in the depths of 19th position.

Watch out, Bari! Palermo’s wizard of the ball, J. Pohjanpalo, has unleashed three goals this season, while M. Braunöder, Bari’s benevolent provider, bears the bestowal of one assist. The magicians of Palermo—Jesse Joronen, Niccolò Pierozzi, and Mattia Bani—enchant with player ratings of 7.9, 7.73, and 7.67, respectively. Meanwhile, Bari's trio of talent—Michele Cerofolini, Matthias Verreth, and Matthias Braunöder—will try to cast their spell with scores of 7.07, 7.03, and 7. Sizzle!

If the beautiful game's rhythm is your cup of tea, note that Palermo whirls with an average ball possession of 50.67%, while Bari performs a slightly more modest two-step at 48%. In a corner count carnival, Palermo juggles six corners per match, leaving Bari juggling a still respectable 2.67. When it comes to ruffling referees, both teams cautiously wave five yellow cards each and avoid brandishing the dreaded red.

So what does all of this elaborate foot juggling mean for the upcoming spectacle? Palermo's recent form, standing proud on the league ladder, and their past nose-thumbing at Bari, gives them the upper hand—or should we say, upper boot—for this match. The crystal ball of stats suggests: Palermo for the win! And no, no inconclusive wishy-washy predictions here—a firm nod to Palermo’s victory!